Target is taking on Amazon with a 72-hour Deal Days sale — again
UPDATE: Oct. 3, 2022, 1:52 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with news about Target's second Deal Days event this year, in competition with Amazon's Prime Early Access sale.
Target has thrown its red vest into the anti-Prime Day ring.
The department store chain will be hosting a second Target Deal Days event from Oct. 6 to 8. That's pretty damn close to the dates for Amazon's Prime Early Access sale (aka Prime Day 2) on Oct. 11 and 12. Coincidence? We think not.
Target hosted its first Deal Days event earlier this year from July 11 to 13 as a competing sale to the first Prime Day of the year, which was held on July 12 and 13.
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According to the press release, Target's Deal Days round two will be three days full of low prices across categories like toys, electronics, and video games, and alongside brands like Apple, Disney, Cuisinart, and Beats. Target also claims there will be four times more deals than last year's event, making this a good time to get ahead on holiday shopping.
Unlike Amazon's Prime Early Access sale, Target Deal Days comes with an extended holiday price match guarantee. From Oct. 6 through Dec. 24, Target will match competitor's prices on any item within 14 days of purchase — so if you see a product cheaper on Amazon or another retailer, you can score that same price at Target.
Target previewed that shoppers will be able to earn gift cards during the Deal Days event, similar to Amazon's "Prime Day Credits" program from earlier this year. This is definitely a trend to look out for across other retailers for the upcoming shopping holidays.
Target's press release dropped some specific deals to watch for once the event starts. Here are some highlights:
Tech deals
Xbox Series S — $249.99
$299.99(save $50 and get a free controller with purchase)Westinghouse 65-inch Roku Smart TV — $249.99
$599.99(save $350)
Gift card deals
Spend $25 on beauty products, get a free $5 Target GiftCard
Spend $50 on food and beverage with same-day pickup, get a $10 Target GiftCard
Spend $50 on household essentials, get a $15 Target GiftCard
Home deals
Save up to 40% on robot vacuums, stick vacuums, and more
Save up to 40% on kitchen appliances and cookware
Save up to 40% on select bedding
Toy deals
Save up to 50% on toys from Disney, L.O.L.Surprise!, Barbie, and CoComelon
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Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
Jae Thomas is a Colorado-based Shopping Editor for Mashable. They specialize in pet tech, smart fitness gear, finding the perfect gift, and sourcing the top deals on shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Jae has worked at Mashable since 2020, where they've written countless deals roundups and product reviews. Before Jae came to Mashable, they received a B.A. in Journalism and English Literature from New York University and wrote food and lifestyle content for publications like Bon Appétit, Epicurious, The Daily Beast, Apartment Therapy, and Marie Claire.
When they're not testing products or writing about online shopping, you'll find Jae whipping up an elaborate meal, hiking, camping, or training their dogs, Miso and Dashi. Reach out to them on X at @jaetaurina or by email at [email protected].
